UK & International Applications 2012
International Institutions
•Schools include the United Kingdom,
Australearn group (Australia, New
Zealand), Irish and Welsh institutions,
Europe and Hong Kong
•Students can manage all their
international applications through
Naviance
•Students should meet individually
with their counsellor for applications
to these institutions
•Examples would be St. Andrews, or
St. Georges in London, Bath, Science
Po, American University in Paris,
Design School in Italy, Hong Kong
University
Stirling University - Scotland
How to Choose an International School
Criteria
• % of population that is made
up of international students
• Language of Instruction
• Programs Available
• Location and culture
• Familiarity with programs and
career opportunities (ie – does
the degree transfer to North
America?)
• Potential to live and work
abroad
Edinburgh – Law School
Advantages to studying abroad
• Direct Entry Professional Programs – Law,
Medicine, Physiotherapy, Vet, Dentistry
• Access to extensive History and Culture
• Proximity to Europe or the Middle East for travel
• Opportunity to study in world class Institutions
with diverse student populations
• Students develop a global perspective in their
chosen major
UCAS Applications
• Earlier deadlines than the common app in US
• Vet, Medical ,Cambridge and Oxford are early
October
• Sept. 15th for Oxford if want an interview
• All other applications by January 15th – Art &
Design have until June 30th– but apply early (Jan
1 recommended)
• Teacher recommendation is completed on-line
• No counsellor recommendation required but
counsellor can add a comment to the teacher
recommendation
UCAS Applications On-Line
• www.ucas.com
• UCAS and individual institutions should also be
added to your Naviance account
• Need to code your account to Crofton House
and you will require a password
• Student must mark as completed in order for
application to be processed to the next stage
• Once app is submitted to UCAS – it cannot be
changed
• Students must check terms and conditions of
their contractual offer letter which is always
issued by UCAS – not the institution
UCAS Application Includes:
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Personal Statement
Projected early marks
Teacher recommendation only (no Counsellor)
LNAT or BMAT as required for Medicine and
Law (marks sent directly to UCAS)
• Art and Design program require a portfolio
• Once submitted it cannot be changed or
altered
Selection of Courses and Offers
• Students can select only 5 choices (4 for
Medicine)
• Students responsibility to check that the
program you apply to is open to International
students from Canada (some restrictions)
• Once applied, transcripts and reference letters
from outside parties are sent in December
• Each university makes their decision and this
is communicated through UCAS to students
Choosing Courses
• Check Course search in UCAS to find courses and
universities that may suit you
• Other helpful websites:
• http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/
• www.hotcourses.com
• www.thegooduniversityguide.org.uk
• This website allows you to compare subjects and
see the results of student satisfaction
• www.yougofurther.co.uk This website is free to
join and allows you to chat to other students
Interviews
• Can be conducted in person or via Skype –
arrange as far in advance as possible
• Students need to prepare for the interview
(Questions and answers)
• Mock interviews available with Mrs. Fraser or
Ms. Manhas by appointment
• Interview Tip sheets with behavioral sample
questions available in Student Services
Offers
• Are conditional or unconditional
• Conditions range but are based on final school
marks
• If you are below the conditions, your offer will be
rescinded and you can access EXTRA or CLEARING
to find a place
• Applicants reply using TRACK to accept or decline
– through UCAS
• You can choose one firm and one insurance
school
The Personal Statement
• Must be succinct as the space is limited
• Should indicate why you want to study abroad
• Needs to be suitable for all 5 choices as all your schools
receive the same statement through UCAS
• Detailed Instructions via power points from UCAS can
be located on the school website:
www.croftonhouse.ca
• Have a trusted adult review your application for errors
or omissions, as well as “tone” and provide a copy to
your counsellor
• Attend the yearly visits in the fall from these
institutions
Oxford & Cambridge
May choose only one of these
school
If want interview apply by
Sept. 15th
Other International Schools
• Applications vary as do deadlines
• Work with your counsellor to meet those
deadlines and to coordinate the delivery of
supporting documents
• AbuDhabi – application is through NYU
• Australearn – central application for New
Zealand and Australia
• Hong Kong/Korea – individual applications
Questions ????
• Mrs. Fraser/Ms. Manhas are available for parent
and student meetings and to assist with your
queries
• All applications require a student visa application
– begin early as this can be daunting
• A school visit is highly recommended
• Financial discussions as to cost and tuition should
take place early. Take into account the fluctuating
value of foreign currencies to the dollar over 3 to
4 years